The County of Cumberland is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors for hauling and disposal of refuse, processing of all recyclable material and providing all necessary equipment for three refuse transfer station sites and a school compactor. Cumberland County is located in central Virginia, approximately one hour outside of the capital of Richmond. The county has around 10,052 residents and has three (3) transfer stations positioned through Cumberland. Contractors are to provide all containers, hauling, and disposal from the school and three (3) transfer station sites as follows:
Cumberland County High School - one (1) compactor for all school trash
Madison Station:
Two (2) compactors for household trash
Four (4) open top 40 yard containers with approximately six (6) additional in staging.
One (1) open top 30 yard container for tires with approximately five (5) additional in staging.
Two (2) open top 30 yard container for recycled items
One (1) 30 yard card board container The contractor would provide the installation of these compactors with the County providing power to a fused, electrical disconnect box within 15 feet of the locations of the power units for the compactors. Randolph Station:
Two (2) compactors for household trash
Two (2) open top 30 yard containers with approximately five (5) additional in staging.
One (1) open top 30 yard container for tires
Two (2) open top 30 yard container for recycled items
One (1) 30 yard card board container Installation provided by contractor free-of-charge with the same prerequisites as set forth above for Madison Transfer Station. Hamilton Station:
Two (2) compactors for household trash
Two (2) open top 30 yard containers with approximately five (5) additional in staging.
One (1) open top 30 yard container for tires o Two (2) open top 30 yard container for recycled items
One (1) 30 yard card board container Installation provided by contractor free-of-charge with the same prerequisites as set forth above for Madison and Randolph Transfer Stations. The above stated equipment requirements at the County facilities should be construed as the minimum requirement, but the Contractor is encouraged to submit a proposal that reflects any current best practices in use that will demonstrate efficiency and cost control for the Contractor and the Countys operations.
Collected refuse, other than containers specifically used for recyclables, will be taken to a material recovery facility (MRF) where material may be sorted to reclaim maximum quantities of recyclables.
30 & 40-cubic-yard open-top roll-off containers are to be provided for construction and demolition debris (C & D). Residents can also place bulky waste in these (i.e. furniture, mattresses, etc.). The contractor will accept all the material collected in these cans.
Contractor will provide a tire storage container at each transfer station to accumulate tires. Recycling and stacking of collected tires in provided container will be the responsibility of contractor.
Provide for removal of waste and replacement with empty containers on a schedule sufficient to allow the County to provide a full range of service during all regular hours of operation at the Madison, Hamilton and Randolph refuse transfer stations. Contractor shall be given necessary access to transfer stations for pick- up of refuse after regular hours of operation.
Contractor is responsible for all clean up around open tops, behind the wall, and in the staging areas of the transfer stations.
All containers are to be placed in the designated staging areas of the transfer stations.
Bins and/or containers may be requested on a one-time basis from time-to-time at an additional charge.
Contractor will provide monthly reports to the County to support the data requirements for the County Solid Waste Management Plan. Applicants should assume that the total annual waste will not exceed 8,000 tons at the school and Madison, Hamilton and Randolph transfer stations combined with approximately 50 - 60% of this waste collected at the Madison site.
Current Hours of operation: (subject to change, including an increase in hours) Madison Transfer Station
Monday - Sunday (7 days a week) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Hamilton & Randolph Transfer Stations
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, Thursday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed on Tuesday
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